The group’s first visit to The Shire can only be described as memorable - with many thanks going to Nev Bayliss for initiating & organising a most pleasurable event.
Drinks at “Northies” were followed by a pleasant walk down to the other end of the beach to a great Italian restaurant where a very tasty lunch was enjoyed by all.
Don’t you just hate it when your knife gets stuck in your "sponge" birthday cake?
A major feature of the day was the celebration of Athol Jenner’s 80th birthday (April 2nd) and, although not quite that old, that of Ron O’Neil (April 5th). The photos show the pain of the combined celebration of those events.
It was also a delight to see Roy Whittaker - fully mobile after his recent knee-replacement surgery - and Rob McPherson who made the trip down from the wilds of somewhere out near Maitland.
Ken Small sent his apologies from Velassaru Resort in the Maldive Islands where he was visiting his grandkids. And just for the record, Owen Knight is missing from the group photo.
Although there was some vague reference to it, everyone was having too good a time to give due consideration to the date and venue of our next gathering. Suggestions anyone?
The attendance of Peter Rowland (80 next year) was a special bonus; and it was great to catch-up with a surprise visitor in the form of Peter George (who many will remember as AGC’s CFO).
It was also a delight to see Roy Whittaker - fully mobile after his recent knee-replacement surgery - and Rob McPherson who made the trip down from the wilds of somewhere out near Maitland.
Ken Small sent his apologies from Velassaru Resort in the Maldive Islands where he was visiting his grandkids. And just for the record, Owen Knight is missing from the group photo.
Although there was some vague reference to it, everyone was having too good a time to give due consideration to the date and venue of our next gathering. Suggestions anyone?
Don’t you just hate it when your knife gets stuck in your "sponge" birthday cake? 
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